Fla. Stat. 798.02
Lewd and lascivious behavior

If any man or woman, married or unmarried, engages in open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior, they shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

Source: Section 798.02 — Lewd and lascivious behavior, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0798.02 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

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Lewd and lascivious behavior

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§ 798.02. Lewd & lascivious behavior's source at flsenate.gov

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Original Source: Section 798.02 — Lewd and lascivious behavior, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0798.02 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 798.02 Lewd and lascivious behavior

Fla. Stat. 798.02
Lewd and lascivious behavior